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Bomb damage, Exeter BB42_00706
Exeter, Devon. A view looking east along the High Street from the roof of Dellers Cafe showing the burnt out Church of St Lawrence in the foreground. The Margaret Tomlinson negative register records that the damage visible in this photograph was the result of a German air raid on 4th May 1942. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 14702401
Filename: bb42_00706.jpg
Size: 5203 x 4021 (13.2MB)
Date: 22nd March 2018
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Images
Job Title: Photographer
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This poignant print captures the devastating aftermath of a German air raid during World War II in Exeter, Devon. Taken from the roof of Dellers Cafe, the image offers a striking view looking east along the High Street. In the foreground stands the burnt-out Church of St Lawrence, its once majestic structure now reduced to ruins. The photograph is part of Margaret Tomlinson's negative register and serves as a powerful reminder of the destructive impact that war had on civilian life. The damage visible in this image occurred on May 4th, 1942 when Exeter was targeted by enemy bombers. The scene evokes feelings of sorrow and loss as one contemplates the lives affected by this act of aggression. The church, once a symbol of faith and community, now stands as a stark testament to human conflict. Through this photograph, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the devastation caused by aerial bombardment during wartime. It serves as an important historical document that preserves not only physical destruction but also emotional scars left behind by such events. Margaret Tomlinson's skillful composition captures both the scale and intimacy of this tragedy – reminding us all to reflect upon our shared history and strive for peace so that scenes like these may never be repeated again.
